Exterior Upgrade: 5 Ideas to Make Over Your Curb Appeal

When you’re looking to make a statement on your street, you have a lot of options. Outdoor lighting, landscaping, and decor are relatively easy additions that improve your home’s exterior. But they lack the aesthetic impact of larger remodeling projects.

For greater effect, you may have to think bigger. These home remodeling ideas can create lasting impact on your curb appeal and leave a lasting impression on your neighborhood.

2. Update your entry door.

Size-wise, the front door is only a small part of your home’s exterior look. But you can do wonders in that small space. A change at your front door can add color, character, light or architectural detail.

Simply painting your existing door can showcase your creativity and style. Opting for a whole new front entrance, like this stately home in the Chicago suburbs, can completely alter the appearance of your home. The homeowners converted their plain door and sidelight combination into a grand entrance with double doors and decorative glass. The mahogany stain of the wood complements the color of the bricks without blending in. The large panes of glass, hardware and detail help the door stand out from its surroundings.

3. Change your color scheme.

Color can make your home look dated. Either the choices or patterns reflect old trends or the color fades from years facing the elements. A fresh coat of paint or new siding can make an old home appear brand new. A color scheme that fits your home and its architectural style can elevate a dated look.

This Nassau County, New York, home underwent a dramatic transformation, trading yellow vinyl siding for dark blue wood siding in the traditional Cape Cod style. The makeover didn’t stop there. A new roof, double-hung wood windows and a fiberglass front entry door helped to finish the exterior remodeling project.

4. Add texture and color with stone.

Stone accents are popular in new construction, like this new build in Kentucky. But you can add stone to the exterior of your current home. Stone adds texture, pattern and color variety to the face of your home.

You can use stone to bring attention to your front entrance or an entire exterior wall to complement a picturesque window or other feature. There are so many different types that you can find stone to work well with any color of vinyl siding, wood siding, brick or other building materials.

5. Remodel your roofline.

Dormers are those little boxes, often including windows, that sit atop a roof. They add architectural interest to the front of your home by creating new angles protruding out of your roof — like in this Kansas dormer window replacement project.

Dormers expand the space inside your home and can help bring in more natural light. You can also use dormers for purely aesthetic reasons. These false dormers may not actually connect to the interior of your home, so you can enhance the aesthetic of your exterior without disturbing anything inside.

Resources

Pella Virginia, Inc. is an independently owned and operated business under a distribution agreement with Pella Corporation. Promotions only valid for locations served by PPella Virginia, Inc. Participation in promotions is determined by each business; participation may vary.

Back to School Promotion: Chance to win up to $2,500 off a Pella project (approximate retail value ("ARV"): up to a max. total value of $2,500) AND a $2,500 donation to a school of winner’s choosing (awarded in the form of a check) (subject to Sponsor’s final verification and approval). Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. Total ARV of Grand prize: $5,000. Limit one (1) Grand prize.

During the Promotion Period, to enter eligible entrants must schedule a free Pella in-home consultation (“consultation”) directly with a Pella Participating Showroom on or before August 31, 2018 (“entry”). To schedule a consultation, go to https://www.pella.com/where-to-buy/schedule-in-home-consultation/ (“Site”) and follow the instructions on the Site. You may cancel the consultation without affect to your entry. Limit one (1) entry per person/household during the entire Promotion Period. Click here for full promotion details.

40% off qualifying installations

1Valid only for replacement customers who purchase Pella® products and have them installed through their local Pella Window and Door Showroom. The 40% off applies only to the cost of installation. Discount does not apply to the cost of product and trim. Discount applies to retail list price. Only valid on select Pella® products and installation methods. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. Repairs to existing products including parts such as sash and panel replacements excluded. Prior sales excluded. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details. Offer expires 09/13/2018.

2The Pella Windows and Doors credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., an Equal Housing Lender. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases charged with approved credit. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. The monthly payment for this purchase will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the promotional (special terms) period. The APR for Purchases will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. For new accounts, the APR for Purchases is 28.99%. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. This information is accurate as of 03/01/2018 and is subject to change. For current information, call us at 1-800-431-5921. Offer expires 09/13/2018.